There are two types of grants available: cash and crisis. Cash grants help families pay their heating bills. This is a one-time paymenbt which is sent directly to the utility or fuel provider. Cash grants range from $200 - $1,000. The grants are based on your household size, income and type of heating.

Crisis grants are for an emergency situation where you are in danger of losing your heat. You can receive more than one crisis grant during the season. The maximum benefit amount is $500. Emergency situations would be:

Broken heating equipment or leaking lines that must be fixed or replaced

Lack of heating fuel

Electric service has been disconnected

Danger of being without heating fuel or of having the electric service disconnected

Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives is a national network of electric cooperatives across 46 states that provides resources and leverages partnerships to help member cooperatives and their employees better engage and serve their members. By working together, Touchstone Energy cooperatives stand as a source of power and information to their 32 million member-owners every day.